BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Natick Town Hall
November 26, 2012
6:45 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by the Chair Paul R. Joseph at 6:45 p.m.
PRESENT: Paul R. Joseph, Carol A. Gloff, Charles M. Hughes, Joshua Ostroff,
Nicholas S. Mabardy
ALSO PRESENT:
Secretary
Michael Walters Young, Deputy Town Administrator; Donna Challis,
WARRANTS: Payroll warrants were signed by the Board of Selectmen on November 26,
2012 in the amount of $1,605,358.14. This figure was included in total warrants
signed by the Board of Selectmen of $3,279,291.10.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, moved to enter into executive session to
discuss real property negotiations. By roll call vote the Board voted
unanimously to enter into executive session. At 6:45 p.m. the Board entered
into executive session after announcing that the meeting would return to open
session. The Chair further announced that discussion of the real property
negotiations issues in open session would have a detrimental effect on the
Board of Selectmen’s negotiating position.
The open session was reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: NAMING OF THE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER GREAT ROOM IN HONOR OF
KATHERINE L. KENNEDY
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, the Board unanimously
voted to open the public hearing.
The Board was in receipt of letters from the Council on Aging Chair, Council
on Aging member Susan Salamoff, and Community Services Director Richard
Cugini in support of naming the Community Senior Center Great Room in honor
of Katherine L. Kennedy.
Ms. Salamoff noted that in 1990 when she was Chair of the Council on Aging,
the Council requested naming the Lincoln School as the Katherine L. Kennedy
Senior Center. Ms. Kennedy provided countless services to the community
including the establishment of a scholarship fund in her last will and
testament.
Chair of the Council on Aging Dylan Hayre reported that the Council voted
unanimously to support having a plaque in honor of Ms. Kennedy. Ms. Kennedy
dedicated countless hours and vast energy to the Town.
President of the Friends of the Senior Center Jerry Pierce advised that the
Friends unanimously voted to support the dedication of the Great Room to Ms.
Kennedy. Ms. Kennedy was a pioneer advocate for the seniors in Natick
Chair of the Building Committee John Ciccariello noted that the Building
Committee highly recommended that this be approved.
Michael Rourke spoke of Ms. Kennedy’s dedication to the community and some of
her many contributions and urged the Board’s support.
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, the Board unanimously
voted to close the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Hughes to name the Community Senior Center Great
Room in honor of Katherine L. Kennedy. Seconded by Mr. Ostroff and
unanimously voted.
In making the motion Mr. Hughes expressed that he was glad there was a public
hearing to give people an opportunity to remember Ms. Kennedy publicly. She
was someone who had the interest of every citizen in Natick in her heart and
it was entirely appropriate for her to be honored.
Mr. Ostroff suggested that it may be helpful to have some information on the
plaque about the contributions of this remarkable woman.
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Mr. Hughes and Mr. Rourke agreed to draft something.
Mr. Joseph commented that he loved nights like this. It gave him an
opportunity to learn more and more about the people who made this community a
place he wanted to bring his family.
MEGUNKO TRANSIT DISTRICT LLC: APPLICATION FOR I&I ALLOCATION
DPW Director William Chenard did a presentation on what inflow & infiltration
(I&I) was, the removal history and grants and how capacity was calculated.
He explained that he was not saying he was in favor or against this
particular proposal but wanted to give the Board as much information as he
could so the Board could make an informed decision. He noted that in the
pipeline was the removal of 34,000 gallons and another grant was awaiting the
Town that would remove an additional 465,000 gallons.
Mr. Chenard went on to explain the Inter-Basin Act. Natick was allowed 16.06
mgd. Ashland only had 3.2 mgd which was why the developer was looking for
this allocation. The con to approving this request was that it could prevent
a very large development in the future although there were not any current
capacity issues. The pro was the developer would pay for the capacity and
the funds could be used to further reduce I&I which would lower the rates.
Being in two basins, Ms. Gloff asked about the split of the 16.06 mgd
capacity. Mr. Chenard advised that over 75% was in the Concord and the quota
was set through 2020.
In response to an inquiry from Mr. Ostroff, Mr. Chenard explained that this
was not talking about taking sewage from Ashland. Ashland wants to add to
their 3.2 mgd capacity. They want to buy that capacity from Natick. It
would be sold to the developer but would become part of the Town of Ashland
capacity. Mr. Chenard added that he didn’t think Natick would ever hit the
capacity.
Mr. Hughes questioned the charge on the 4-1 ratio, and Mr. Chenard responded
that it wouldn’t be fair to Natick’s own ratepayers if they weren’t charged
what Natick developers were charged. He wouldn’t recommend changing the
cost.
Mr. Ostroff inquired if this was the total amount of capacity the Megunko
project needs or if it was only part. Attorney William Proia representing
the Megunko Transit District, LLC responded that the capacity request was all
that was needed for the project and the other things with Ashland were mostly
infrastructure improvements. The land could have additional development but
it wasn’t being done by them (Megunko Transit District).
Ms. Gloff inquired as to why come to Natick, and Mr. Proia replied that it
was recognized there were problems in other places and Natick had a good
record. Under the MEPA environmental permit, Natick was one of the
communities where they were authorized to seek allocation.
Mr. Mabardy inquired as to the fee and Mr. Proia advised that it was a one
time fee and not a substitute for rates. This was a fee to allow Megunko
Transit to apply the sewer allocation to this project. Ms. Gloff further
explained that if the Board did this 130,000 would be subtracted from
Natick’s 16.06 million gallons and Natick’s allocation will go down to 15.93
and Ashland’s will go up to 3.3 and the project will pay Natick about $1.5
million for the privilege of changing the allocation. DPW Director William
Chenard added that Natick residents would never pay for any sewage flowing
through this sewer line.
Since the last meeting Mr. Hughes said he spoke with one of the members of
the Ashland Board of Selectmen and was told that the Ashland Selectmen were
not meeting until December 5 and wouldn’t be discussing it until then. It
was his understanding that Ashland was quite a way from any decision and the
developer wanted to negotiate some changes in the agreement they currently
had with the Town.
Mr. Proia noted that Megunko Transit was required under MEPA review once a
deal was worked out for allocation to take agreements back to the state for
review. If they couldn’t get the allocation from Natick they had to try
somewhere else and if they couldn’t get it the normal way they could go to
the state and try to work it out another way. Many things had to happen.
Mr. Joseph felt the only wildcard was having the capacity to develop Natick,
particularly in trying to redevelop the industrial parks and some may be
heavy water users.
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Mr. Chenard didn’t see it changing significantly. It would depend on what
was put there (industrial parks). Flow was already allocated to the existing
buildings and he couldn’t imagine a scenario where the capacity would get
close. He looked at the numbers from Intercontinental Baking and even adding
those numbers back wouldn’t put the Town close to capacity. Plus a lot of
the buildings in the industrial park had very old plumbing and an upgrade
would remove the I&I out of there.
Mr. Ostroff stated that he was supportive of this, but didn’t know if it was
premature for the Board to vote now. The revenue would allow the Town to
create more head room.
A motion was made by Mr. Hughes to approve the allocation of 130,000 gallons
of sewer capacity to the Megunko Transit District project. The fee to be
charged at the Town’s rates. Seconded by Mr. Ostroff and unanimously voted.
In making the motion Mr. Hughes felt that Ashland would do what Ashland would
do. This was beneficial for the Town of Natick.
Documents – Letter from Attorney William Proia dated 10/29/12; letter from
Town’s consultant Haley & Ward dated 5/17/12
DPW DIRECTOR:
a. Support MetroWest Regional Collaborative for Compressed Natural Gas
Grant
DPW Director William Chenard told the Board that he was hoping to be here to
support a purchase of CNG packers. Unfortunately, there were some
restrictions on the location. Wayland was putting in a CNG station on Route
29 and Metrowest Regional Transit Authority was putting a CNG station at
their new location. He couldn’t ask for the Board’s support for packers at
this time but was asking the Board to support grant money for those projects.
The grant was part of the community innovation challenge program.
Mr. Ostroff disclosed that he was the Chair of the MetroWest Regional
Collaborative with no financial interest.
Mr. Hughes disclosed that he was the Chair of the MetroWest Regional Transit
Authority with no financial interest.
A motion was made by Mr. Hughes to support the Community Innovative Challenge
Grant for Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Stations to be used by participating
metrowest communities on behalf of the Town of Natick, and to authorize the
Chair to sign the application on behalf of the Town. Seconded by Ms. Gloff
and unanimously voted.
Documents – Memo from DPW Director William Chenard dated 11/21/12
b. H&T Filter Modification Panel Contract
Mr. Chenard reviewed the bid process for the H&T Filter Panel Modification at
the Springvale Water Treatment Plant and along with the Town’s consultant
Haley & Ward recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder Fall River
Electrical Associates. Town Meeting appropriated $200,000 but in that price
was a lot of engineering work. There were no guarantees but he hoped to have
$12,000 left.
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, the Board unanimously
voted to award the contract for the H&T Filter Panel Modification to the low
bidder Fall River Electrical Associates in the amount of $148,370.
Document – Memo from Procurement Officer Peter Roche and DPW Director William
Chenard dated 11/13/12
DIRECTOR OF ASSESSING: PRELIMINRY REVIEW OF FY2013 TAX CLASSIFICATION
HEARING
Deputy Town Administrator/Finance Director Michael Walters Young explained
that this was the first of two nights. Tonight was the preliminary and the
hearing would be held on December 10.
Director of Assessing Jan Dangelo pointed out that most of the numbers in the
packet were preliminary and the hope was to have the certification by
December 10. The information for certification was submitted to the DOR in
early September.
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Ms. Dangelo advised that this year the revaluation cycle concentrated efforts
on Commercial and Industrial properties. For Fiscal 2013 a complete review
of all commercial and industrial properties in Natick was conducted. Each
and every property was visited and all sketch information and characteristics
were reviewed and compiled. New photographs were taken and every auxiliary
parcel was examined for accuracy and its contribution to the commercial
property. Commercial and industrial properties decreased slightly and the
slight shift was back toward the residential class. Natick’s commercial
properties have not seen large vacancies or empty store fronts.
Ms. Dangelo noted that the MathWorks continued expansion will contribute to
Natick’s new commercial growth. The average assessed commercial tax bill was
estimated at $30,294.53.
Ms. Dangelo continued that the residential properties were continually
inspected and reviewed. The residential market in Natick has been somewhat
flat. There have been some foreclosures, but Natick has been fortunate not
to have experienced massive foreclosures. The average market time and the
number of properties on the market do not indicate a community in financial
trouble. New homes have slowed a bit but the Town has managed to add an
average of 10 homes each year in the past three years. South Natick Hills
has continued to add to the new growth in Natick and has added 196 households
in the past two years. New growth from South Natick Hills this year has
added 72 new garden style units.
The projected average assessed single family home for Fiscal 2013 was
$433,400 and the average assessed single family will receive a projected tax
bill of $6,214.95. The fiscal year 2012 average assessed single family was
$432,400. The tax bill for FY2012 was $6,014.68. A $200.27 increase was
projected with a tax rate of $14.34 if the single tax rate was maintained.
The increase continues to contain the override for the new high school and
community senior center.
In conclusion Ms. Dangelo stated there has been a shift of .086 exactly which
was a bit over 3/4 of a percent. The residential properties will now have a
percentage share of 76.7209% and the CIP will have 23.2791%. If the recap is
certified by the Department of Revenue the minimum residential factor will be
84.8286%.
Mr. Ostroff believed this was two years in a row there had been a shift from
commercial to residential. Ms. Dangelo confirmed this was the second year.
It was ever so slight but nevertheless there was a shift.
Mr. Ostroff encouraged anyone wanting to weigh in on this matter to
communicate to the Board or attend the hearing on December 10.
Mr. Hughes requested a list of the top ten commercial taxpayers and their
values.
Former Selectmen John Ciccariello heard rumors of Boston Scientific leaving
and asked if that impact had been taken into consideration.
Ms. Dangelo responded that the information she had was that it looked like
Boston Scientific would be leaving but MathWorks was looking to take over the
facility. This was good news, bad news. It was difficult for a community to
have such a large entity as MathWorks and hoping they remain. Right now
there was no impact. The building was occupied. The plans she saw was for
late 2014 with the potential of MathWorks going into that building.
Document – Memo from Director of Assessing Jan Dangelo and backup material
NATICK HOUSING AUTHORITY: REQUEST WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR
RENOVATION PROJECTS
Representing the Natick Housing Authority were Interim Executive Director
Eileen Merritt and Project Architect John Ciccariello.
Mr. Ciccariello noted that over the past 3-4 years the Housing Authority
experienced some difficult times. They have been able to do some capital
planning, obtain some funding and have a series of projects varying from
replacing toilets to renovating kitchens. There were approximately 30 vacant
units. An application was made through DHCD for funds to get the units
renovated and reoccupied by the end of March. The total value of these
projects was $500,000.
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Within the context of the project there were components that do not require
building permits; i.e. painting and flooring, but there was some plumbing and
electrical work and the Housing Authority was asking the Board to consider
waiving the building permit, electrical, and plumbing fees.
The Housing Authority was hard pressed for funds and needed every penny to
expend on the construction. Cedar Gardens was an elderly complex and the
goal was to get 26 unoccupied units ready. He didn’t think it would be a
large burden on the Building Department. There was nothing that would
require extensive inspection.
Mr. Hughes inquired as to the ballpark number for the fees, and Mr.
Ciccariello estimated they would be in the $5,000-$6,000 range.
Mr. Hughes moved to waive all the fees.
unanimously voted.
Seconded by Ms. Gloff and
Document – email from John Ciccariello dated 11/16/12
PROCUREMENT OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER: APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY
CHOICE AGGREGATION RFP
Appearing before the Board were Environmental Compliance Officer Robert Bois
and Procurement Officer Peter Roche.
Mr. Bois began by noting that the goal was to have the RFP for community
choice aggregation out at the end of this week and be back to the Board with
a recommendation in January. There was no cost to the Town. It was paid by
the contractor who was hired. If the rate was higher than Nstar, the Town
stayed with Nstar.
Mr. Hughes recalled talking at Town Meeting about getting bids for electrical
supply at the same time Nstar got their bids every six months. Mr. Bois
responded that it would probably take 3-6 months to work on an aggregation
and supply plan so there was a lot of flexibility to line up with the Nstar
bids.
Mr. Ostroff asked about piggybacking with Framingham, and Mr. Walters Young
advised that it was his understanding that Framingham wasn’t quite ready to
proceed at this time.
Mr. Mabardy thought that a lot of consumers were confused and wondered how
consumers were going to be kept informed. Mr. Bois explained that part of
the aggregation was public outreach and education. A lot of the internal
monitoring was the responsibility of the contractor with numerous ways of
communicating.
A motion was made by Ms. Gloff to approve the release of the RFP for
Community Choice Aggregation. Seconded by Mr. Hughes and unanimously voted.
Document – Memo from Environmental Compliance Officer Robert Bois and
Procurement Officer Peter Roche.
2013 PARKING FEES
a. Downtown Permits
b. Commuter Permits
c. Senior Citizen Permit
Mr. Ostroff recused himself from the discussion of the downtown business
permits because he buys a couple of permits.
Mr. Joseph noted there had been a presentation from the Cecil Group on an
overview of Natick Center parking. A soft copy hadn’t as yet been received,
but his immediate concerns was that there would be a piece of that report
that might impact what the Board may want to do by next year. Part of the
remedy piece could be fee related.
If the Board was going to set fees tonight, Mr. Hughes didn’t think there was
any way the fees would be changed in July and he didn’t see how setting fees
could be delayed if people were going to be billed in the next 30 days.
Mr. Joseph asked about the feasibility of selling half a year. Waiting a
year to implement some of the suggested changes could cost the Town some
opportunities. He understood the administrative burden and one alternative
would be to have a meeting next week.
Ms. Gloff stated that she would be concerned with a January to July permit
when a lot of people may say they were taking the summer off and wouldn’t buy
a permit until the fall. It seemed unlikely that the prices would be
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substantially different. The commuter lot was a set fee to cover what the
Town had to pay and those prices couldn’t be lowered without having the money
come from somewhere else. If it was determined that the prices should be
lower, a rebate could be given.
Mr. Joseph noted that he just wanted the Board to be aware there may be a
wish to explore that down the road. He supported the recommendation in front
of the Board, but wanted everyone to be aware that moving forward there may
be a request for a parking sticker for people to take advantage of free
parking in designated areas.
A motion was made by Mr. Hughes to set the downtown parking permit fees at
$325 for 2013. Seconded by Ms. Gloff. The motion passed on a 4-0-0 vote.
Mr. Joseph, Ms. Gloff, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mabardy voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. Ostroff had recused himself and did not vote.
Speaking to the motion Mr. Joseph noted that $325 was a burden to some of the
businesses and in talking about parking downtown he encouraged thought to be
given to the nature of the business.
Ms. Gloff was uncomfortable having this discussion. There were a lot of
theoretical things being thrown around and she was in the dark.
Mr. Hughes moved to set the Senior parking permit fee at $2.00. Seconded by
Ms. Gloff. The motion passed on a 4-1-0 vote. Mr. Joseph, Ms. Gloff, Mr.
Hughes, Mr. Ostroff voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Mabardy was opposed.
Prior to the vote Mr. Mabardy moved to waive the $2.00 fee for seniors. He
wanted to see the fee waived as a gesture of good will. There was no second
and no vote taken.
Mr. Joseph pointed out that it had never been brought to the Board’s
attention that the $2.00 was a hardship and it covered the Town’s cost.
There were programs available for people that couldn’t afford the $2.00.
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Gloff, the Board unanimously voted
to set the 2013 commuter parking permits at $600.00 for Natick residents and
$700.00 for non residents.
Documents – Memo from Town Administrator Martha White dated 11/8/12
REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM NATICK TOWN BYLAWS ARTICLE 41, SECTION 4: PHILLIP
COSMOS
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Gloff, the Board unanimously voted
to grant Phillip Cosmos an exemption from Natick Town Bylaws Article 41,
section 4 so that in addition to Mr. Cosmos’ employment as a Woodtrail
Counselor he can be employed by the School Department as a Student Support
Facilitator.
Documents – Memo from Marianne Davis, Director of Human Resources; disclosure
form filed by Phillip Cosmos
RENEWAL OF 2013 LICENSES
a. Common Victualer’s
On a motion by Ms. Gloff, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, the Board unanimously
voted to renew the following common victualer’s licenses for 2013:
2013 COMMON VICTUALER’S LICENSES
Agostino’s Restaurant
23 Washington St.
A’Loto Gelato
Petroco, Inc. dba-Peter Belezos
127 West Central Street
*Restriction: 16 Seat Limit
American Girl Boutiques,Inc.
Natick Collection
1245 Worcester St.
Asia Bistro
G.E.N. 8888,Inc.dba-Michelle Kong
195 West Central Street
Au Bon Pain, ABP Corp.dba
Natick Collection
1245 Worcester Road
Bakery on the Common
Chrisma,Inc. dba (Marina Jorge)
9 South Main St
*Includes 3 seats outside
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Now Ventures, Inc. dba
Bill’s Pizzeria, Lil Bill’s dba
Konstantine Chronopoulos
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Stephen Marcus
1265 Worcester Road, Suite 4
58A East Central Street
Boloco, Stellar Rest. Group dba
Adam Liebman
1265 Worcester Street
*Includes outside seating
California Pizza Kitchen,Inc.
Natick Mall
1245-1321 Worcester Road
Cajun Café & Grill
Henry Fong Investments, dba
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester St
Casey’s Diner
36 South Avenue
Central Street Grill
Pabla Ferraz Henriques
158 East Central St.
Charles River Coffee House
Steve Cote
57 Eliot Street
The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory Rest.,Inc.
Natick Collection
1245 Worcester St., Suite 1098
Chuck E. Cheese
CEC Entertainment dba
801 Worcester Rd
*Hour Restriction
Comella’s, 45 Commella’s LLC dba
45 Main Street
Corporate Chefs (Cognex)
1 Vision Drive
Corrado’s Sub Shop, N.K.Y.,Inc.dba
7 Middlesex Avenue
Culinary Delights,Inc
Michael Khalip
229 North Main Street
Dah Mee Restaurant
Soon Young Lee
25 Washington Street
DeliMax & Pizza, Misa Inc., dba
Mauricio Docarmo
6A Wethersfield Road
Delops, Inc. dba
D’Angelo’s Sandwich Shop
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester St.
Dolphin Seafood Restaurant
Dimas, Inc. dba
7 South Avenue
Dunkin Donuts
NatDun, LLC
1362 Worcester St.
*24 Hours
Dunkin Donuts
East Central Street Donuts dba
50-52 East Central Street
Marval, Inc. dba Dunkin Donuts
249 North Main St
Fashion Berry,LLC dba Fashion Berry
1300D Worcester Street
Sherwood Plaza
Feng Shui Group, Inc. dba
Feng Shui
Frank Zhang
801 Worcester Street
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
MA Burger Enterprises, Inc. dba
Marc Magerman
Route 9/27 Plaza
821 Worcester Road
George’s Pizza, G.
(George) Kalfas,Inc. dba
41 South Main Street
Fresh City of Natick, LLC dba
Fresh City
1400 Worcester Road
Gourmet India
India House of Burlington
Vishal Sood
1245 Worcester Rd.-Natick Mall
Gourmet Ice Cream Station,LLC
Tai dong
251 West Central Street
(formerly Black Cow)
*Restriction: 16 Seat
Grillin Greek, Foti Corp.dba
dba Fotios Mpouris
3 Union Street
Honey Dew Donuts
Nisha Donuts, Inc.
Hushmukh G. Pate
179 West Central St.
Java, Dominico Enterprises, LLC dba
Audrey Lavey
22 Main Street
Jimmy’s Jimmies
James Brown
251 West Central St., Suite 8
Jordan’s Furniture
Jorwest LLC dba
1 Underprise Way
Jordan’s Furniture
IMAX Theatre Concession Stand
1 Underprice Way
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Kelly’s Roast Beef
2 Underprice Way
*Hour Restrictions
King Wok, Inc.
7 South Main Street
Liberty Ice Cream Parlor
PhilElli,LLC dba
Stavroula Gurguliatos
2 Mill Street, Suite 3
Liberty’s Pizza
Athanasios Kotsias
2D Mill Street
Lola’s Italian Restaurant
Anthony Matarazzo
9 Main Street
Mahan field DugOut Committee
c/o Michael Melchiorri
5 Melody Way
Mahan Field-Natick High School
Master Wok
Natick MW, Inc. dba
Natick Collection
1245 Worcester St. Space #2004
McDonald’s
MD Management Co.,LLC dba
David Yee
290 Worcester S
Mandarin Café, Inc.
Yong He Lin
5 Wethersfield Road
McDonald’s
MD Management Co.,LLC dba
1245 Worcester Street
Melt Gelato & Crepe Café
Chill,Inc.dba
Natick Collection
1245 Worcester St., Space #407
Metropolitan Bar & Grill
The Metropolitan Club dba
1245 Worcester St.,Suite 3009
Minado Restaurant
Namee Enterprise, Inc. dba
1282 Worcester Street`
Minerva Indain Cuisine
MBR Group Foods, Inc. dba
Prakish Reddy
1318 Worcester Road
Moe’s Southwest Grill,
One Moe Time LLC
Ryan Rouleau
1274 Worcester Street
Morrison Mngmt.Spec., Inc.
MetroWest Med.Ctr.Empl.Cafeteria
Food & Nutrition Services
67 Union Street
Natalie’s Italian Kitchen
Weder Marra dba
319 North Main Street
Natick Dairy Queen, Inc.
323 North Main Street
Natick Gourmet Decisions,Inc. dba
Gourmet Decisions
Stephanie Spinozza
12A Washington Street
Natick Recreation & Parks
Sassamon Trace Golf Course
233 South Main Street
Natick Sports Club Racquet Club
Racquet Club dba
Longfellow Sports Club
203 Oak Street
Nicholas’ Restaurant
dba Morse Tavern
85 East Central Street
Nick’s Pizza House
Cosendey & Cosendey,Inc. dba
Lucio Dutra
179 West Central St.
Nordstrom, Inc.
dba Nordstrom Café Bistro
290 Speen Street
Nordstrom, Inc.
dba Nordstrom E-Bar
290 Speen Street
Oga’s Japanese Cuisine
Minoga, Inc. dba
915 Worcester Street
One Forty Eight on Central
24 Associates,LLC dba
Mitchell Maxwell
148 East Central St.
Palettes,Brushes Bites Bottles dba
29 Main Street
Panera Bread, PR Restaurants dba
Route 9/27 Plaza
841 Worcester Street
*Outside seating -12 seats
Papa Gino’s, Inc.
292 Worcester Street
Park Street Ice Cream Shoppe
14 Park Street
Performing Arts Center
14 Summer Street
*Restriction:
Valid only during performances
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P.F.Chang’s China Bistro,Inc.
dba P.F.Chang’s China Bistro
Natick Collection
1245 Worcester St., Space #3008
Pizza Market
Latifa Bassou
5 South Main Street
Pizza Peddler & Deli, dba Beleco,Inc
Petro Belezos
127 West Central Street
*Restriction:Limited to 16 seats
Pizza Plus
Y.S.A.,Inc.
(Maged Amin,Yasser Lawendi,
Kamil Saied
16 North Main Street
(The) Pizza Shop at South Natick
Sam Meshreky
50 Eliot Street
Red Mango, Seka LLC dba
Kalin Bae
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester Road
Ruby Thai Kitchen
Brady Express, Inc. dba
John Ruan
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester Road
Sarku Japan
SJ Burlington Food,Inc. dba
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester Street
Sarku Japan, Sushi Bar
SJ Burlington Food, Inc. dba
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester St.
Sbarro
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester Street
Sel De La Terre
New France Natick, LLC
Natick Collection
3032 Natick West Shopping Ctr.
Shangai Tokyo Cuisine
A.T.Pan Corporation dba
54 East Central Street
Starbucks Coffee Company
1346 Worcester Road
Sherwood Plaza
Station 5 Grille, MCJ Corp.dba
17 Watson Place
*Hour Restriction-Seating Restriction
Subway, Upper End Restaurant Corp.
Aline Porter
181 Worcester Street
Subway
Anish & Anjali Corp. dba
Mitesh Patel
251 West Central Street
*Maximum 16 seats
Taco Bell, Sar Taco, Inc. dba
Anil Kalaria
Natick Collection
1245 Worcester Street
Ten-Ichi dba
Ten-Ichi Dynamic Kitchen & Bar
(Henry H. Wong)
1400 Worcester Street
Theo’s Piza
Tsitos Enterprises,Inc.
231 North Main Street
Three Lucky Stars
G.M. Huang, Inc. dba
179 West Central Street
Uptown Gourmet
Olson Meat & Seafood Co.Inc.dba
3 Apple Hill (MathWorks)
*Hour Restriction
Value Wash, JayRam, Inc. dba
Armid Patel
229 North Main Street
Victor’s Falafel Wraps
Victor Karamousayan
223 Worcester Street
Wasabi Natick Corp
Natick Mall-Suite 3001
1245 Worcester Road
Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
303 West Central St.
Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers of NY,Inc
355 Worcester Road
West Suburban Arena
Facility Management Corp.
35 Windsor Avenue
Zaftig’s Delicatessen
Bob & Holly’s, LLC dba
1298 Worcester Road
Sherwood Plaza
Ziti’s of Natick, EM-JO,Inc.dba
218 Speen Street
*Hour Restriction: 6:00am-9:00pm-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday
6:00am-11:00pm-Thursday,Friday,Saturday
Mr. Ostroff requested the Board’s consideration of the idea of making the
permits in the downtown contingent on businesses making parking available for
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their employees. There may be some leverage with restaurants. Through
continued outreach he wanted to encourage businesses to be considerate and
asked if the Board wanted to send a letter to businesses asking how they
provided for employee parking.
Mr. Joseph thought this was a great opportunity to work with Natick Center
Associates
CLASS I LICENSES
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Gloff, the Board unanimously voted
to renew the following Class I licenses for 2013:
Bernardi’s, Inc.
Dba Bernardi’s Honda
960 Worcester St.
Bernardi’s, Inc.
dba Bernardi’s Audi
521 Worcester St.
Bernardi’s, Inc
Dba Bernardi Honda
1000 Worcester St.
Brigham Gill Motor Cars, Inc.
817 Worcester Road
Herb Chambers of Natick, Inc.
dba Mercedes Benz of Natick
253 North Main Street
Herb Chambers of Natick, Inc.dba
Mercedes Benz of Natick
157 West Central Street
MetroWest Scooters, Inc.
721 Rear – Worcester Road
Restriction: No outside activity,
no retail sales on premises,
no signage
MetroWest Subaru, LLC
dba Metro West Subaru
Frank Hanenberger
948 Worcester Road
Quality Emergency Vehicles,Inc.
Richard Willis
85 South Avenue
CLASS II LICENSES
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, the Board unanimously
voted to renew the following Class II licenses for 2013:
Advantage Automotive
Michael A. Frasca dba
11 Middlesex Avenue
*Restriction:Maximum 3 cars for sale
stored on property at one time
Aku-World
Moses Osagie-Victor Igue
179 West Central Street
*Wholesale Only
Auto Drive One,
181 South Main St., Inc.
Joseph DiBiasio, III
119 Worcester Street
Auto Wholesalers
Robert Tests dba
135 West Central St.
Bernardi’s, Inc.
910 Worcester St.
Central Auto Parts
327 West Central St.
*Maximum of 4 cars on display
E & M Auto Consulting, Inc.
Eugene Bushmelov
3 Penobscot Road
*Restriction:Wholesale only, no
cars sold or stored on premises
Coach & Carriage
Joseph Gagliardi
55 Middlesex Avenue
Elbery Auto Body, Inc.
David Elbery
124R East Central Street
European Performance
Engineering, Inc.
Jerry Pellegrino
165 West Central Street
Gabi’s, Inc.
Gabi Aoude
225 North Main Street
Restriction:*Wholesale Only
Graham’s Garage
Richard C. Graham dba
134 East Central Street
Greg Mahany dba
Greg’s Repair Service
47 Summer Stree
*WHOLESALE ONLY
Gassiraro Auto
Ed Gassiraro dba
10 Rear Cochituate Streett
Hamid a. Haider
10 Squire Street Unit #1
*WHOLESALE ONLY
John J. Ingemi
26 Bacon Street
*Restriction:
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Wholesale only, no cars sold
or stored on the premises
MPL Auto Sales
Lentini, Michael
72A Oakland Street
*Wholesale Only. No Cars to be
sold or repaired on premises
Storage of 1 car approved
Natick Auto Center, Inc.
Marcelo Rosindo Zouain
135 West Central St., Unit 1
Natick Auto Clinic, Inc.
Gordon Russell
193 Worcester Road
*Restriction: Maximum of 5 cars
stored on premises
Olympic Rental
dba Tom Pratts Auto Care Center
1 Homeward Road
Riders Repair
Richard Knights
6 Leach Lane
*Restricted to 2 cars
CLASS III LICENSES
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Gloff, the Board unanimously voted to
renew the following Class III licenses for 2013:
Central Auto Parts of Natick, Inc.
327 West Central Street
*Maximum of 4 cars on display
Sansossio Auto Body
Natick Used Auto Parts, Inc.
13 Cochituate Street
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES
Number of machines
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Gloff, the Board unanimously voted to
renew the following Automatic Amusement Device licenses for 2013:
American Legion, E.P.Clark Post 107
13 West Central St.
6
Amvets
Prime Parkway
6
Golf on the Village Green
315 Worcester St.
25
Natcik VFW
West Central Street
6
CEC Entertainment dba Chuck E. Cheese
801 Worcester Road
63
DAILY ENTERTAINMENT
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, the Board unanimously voted
to renew the following Daily Entertainment licenses for 2013:
American Legion
13 West Central St.
1 Live music
Dimas Corp. dba Dolphin
12 Washington Street
1 license live
entertainment, piped
Cheesecake Factory
Natick Collection
1248 Worcester Street
1 license
Radio, TV, Amplifiers
Fashion Berry
1300D Worcester Street
Television, Radios
Fresh City of Natick, LLC dba
Fresh City
1400 Worcester Road
Cable TV
Jordan Furniture
Imax Movie theatre
1 Underprice Way
1 License-Movie Theatre
Minerva Indian Cuisine
MBR Group Foods, Inc. dba
1318 Worcester Road
TV, piped in Music
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Natick Gourmet Decisions, Inc.
12 Washington Street
Live music
Piped in Music
The Center for Arts in Natick
14 Summer Street
1 live entertainment
Metropolitan Bar & Grill
The Metropolitan Club dba
1245 Worcester St., Suite 3009
Televisions w/cable
Piped in Music
Juke box
DDH Hotel Natick/Worcester LLC
dba Crowne Plaza
1360 Worcester Street
*Restriction
2 licenses
Dancing, sound music
DDH Natick speen LLC dba
Hampton Inn
319 Speen Street
Cable TV, Piped in Music
Live Bands, DJ, Comedy shows
Nicholas’s
85 East Central Street
2 licenses
Live Bouzouki, Cable TV
Nordstrom, Inc.
Dba Nordstrom Café Bistro
290 Speen Street
Piped in Music
P.F.Chang’s China Bistro
1245 Worcester St., Space 3008
Piped in Music
Cable TV
Sel De La Terre
New France Natick, LLC dba
Natick Collection
3032 Natick West Shopping Ctr.
Cable TV, Piped in Music
Ten-ichi, Inc.
dba Ten-Ichi Dynamic Kitchen & Bar
1400 Worcester St.
Cable TV, Piped in Music
Ziti’s of Natick, EM-JO, Inc
218 Speen Street
1 License-Live music
TV and Piped in music
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, the Board unanimously voted
to renew the following Sunday Entertainment licenses for 2013:
DDH Hotel Natick/Worcester LLC
Crowne Plaza
1360 Worcester Road
*Restriction
2 Licenses
Dancing, Sound music
DDH Natick Speen LLC dba
Hampton Inn
319 speen Street
1 license-Live Bands
DJ, Comedy Show
The Center for Arts in Natick
14 Summer Street
1 license
INNHOLDER
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff, the Board unanimously voted
to renew the following Innholder licenses for 2013:
DDH Hotel Natick/Worcester LLC dba
Crowne Plaza
1360 Worcester Road
DDH Hotel Natick/Speen LLC dba
Hampton Inn
319 Speen Street
GSH CY Natick, LLC dba Courtyard by
Marriott-Natick
342 Speen Street
LODGING HOUSE
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The Board unanimously voted to renew the following Lodging House license for
2013. The vote was taken on a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Gloff.
Robert Krauss
c/o B.K. Realty Management
P.O. Box 600338
Newtonville, MA 02460
TARROT CARD READING
The Board unanimously voted to renew the following Tarrot Card Reading license
for 2013. The vote was taken on a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr.
Ostroff.
Annie Mitchell
546 Worcester Road
Documents – List of licenseholders; email from Collector’s Office
FISCAL 2013 BOARD GOALS & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Mr. Hughes moved approval of the following goals & objectives for Fiscal
2013:
1. Timely opening and efficient operation of the Community Senior Center
2. Establish a process for succession planning and developing and
retaining key personnel
3. Negotiate acceptable contracts with all general government unions
4. Improve access and availability of parking in Natick Center
5. Resolve Main Street easement and pursue related improvements
6. Make it easier for individuals and organizations to do business with,
and in, the Town of Natick
7. Continue progress on real property development/disposition
8. Continue transportation and infrastructure improvements
9. Implement and monitor progress of Facility Management Department
10.Ensure stability, quality, and integrity of recently consolidated
Finance Department
11.Make it easier to find and share Town related information
12.Strive for 100% stakeholder/constituent satisfaction
13.Clarify/codify policies, bylaws, and charter
14.Continue strategic planning effort for Town Boards and Departments
Seconded by Ms. Gloff and unanimously voted.
ADOPTION OF STATEMENT OF VALUES, STATEMENT OF ETHICS OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Mr. Joseph was of the opinion that the statement of values and statement of
ethics before the Board was consistent with what the Board was trying to do.
Ms. White was not present but she had asked that the Board not vote tonight
because she wanted to be part of the discussion. If Board members sent him
their comments, Mr. Joseph said he could aggregate the feedback for
discussion in two weeks.
Mr. Ostroff stated that he was comfortable with what was presented.
Mr. Mabardy was also supportive, adding that he would have appreciated
something like this being handed to him when he was elected to understand his
duties as a member of the Board of Selectmen.
Ms. Gloff liked the statements overall, but wanted to see a small revision to
1a of the Statement of Ethics relating to a vote of the Board. She wanted to
see a reword of “if a member of the Board” to “if the Board”.
Mr. Walters Young noted that since coming here Ms. White and he tried to
commit the organization to an organization that emphasizes a strong moral
compass. For them the adoption of these statements was an important thing
for all of the Board to embrace.
Documents – Draft Statement of Values and Ethics Statement.
BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE TO NATICK TOGETHER FOR YOUTH
Mr. Joseph advised that he had been attending some of the Natick Together for
Youth meetings and thought there should probably be an official
representative from the Board of Selectmen and School Committee. He would be
honored to represent the Selectmen officially.
A motion was made by Mr. Hughes to appoint Mr. Joseph as the Board’s
representative to Natick Together for Youth. Seconded by Ms. Gloff and
unanimously voted.
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ANNUAL FALL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 27: APPROVE LETTER TO REQUEST FEASIBILITY
FUNDING
Mr. Ostroff had provided the Board with a draft letter to the Boston Region
Metropolitan Planning Organization. He noted that the Community Development
Director Patrick Reffett and he hoped to meet with the folks of the MPO and
suggested that the Board could perhaps authorize the Chair to send a letter
of substantially these points with the understanding that the draft may need
to be tweaked.
The Board unanimously voted to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to the
MPO stating the Town’s intention to apply for Unified Plan of Work Program
funding for Fiscal 2014.
Document – Draft letter from Joshua Ostroff
MEETING SCHEDULE
Ms. Gloff inquired as to the timing of the presentation of the Fiscal 2014
budget to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Walters Young did not know as of yet, but assumed the budget would be
presented to the Board first and the Finance Committee second. The bylaw
required the budget to be received the second business day, but he wasn’t
sure when the presentation would be made.
Ms. Gloff thought it was important for the budget to be presented at a public
meeting to the Board of Selectmen first.
The Board unanimously voted to approve the meeting schedule as presented.
The vote was taken on a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ostroff.
Document – Draft meeting schedule
MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Gloff, the Board unanimously voted
to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2012 meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Gloff, the Board unanimously voted
to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2012 meeting.
CHABAD CENTER: REQUEST TO PLACE
Mr. Hughes moved approval of the
on the Town Common from December
on December 11. Seconded by Mr.
MENORAH ON COMMON
Chabad Center’s request to display a menorah
5-December 19, 2012 with a lighting ceremony
Ostroff and unanimously voted.
Mr. Ostroff suggested that a letter be sent advising the Chabad Center that
permission is given for the display of the menorah only and no signage. He
also wanted to indicate that the menorah should be removed within a week of
the display period ending.
Document – Letter from Rabbi Levi Fogelman dated 11/13/12; email from
Recreation & Parks Director Jon Marshall dated 11/20/12
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH: REQUEST TO PLACE CRECHE ON COMMON
On a motion by Ms. Gloff, seconded by Mr. Mabardy, the Board unanimously
voted to approve St. Patrick Church’s request to display the Creche on the
Common for the period of December 10, 2012-January 8, 2013.
Document – Letter from Rev. Brian Kiely, Pastor St. Patrick Church dated
11/15/12
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR NOTES
a. Water Bill Summary
Mr. Walters Young called attention to the summary of water bill abatement
requests for the fiscal year. The Board’s policy required quarterly reports
from the Finance Director and Mr. Walters Young advised going forward they
would be submitted on a quarterly basis.
SELECTMEN’S CONCERNS
a. Glenwood Street Plowing
A letter was received from an attorney representing a Glenwood Street
resident requesting that the street be plowed.
Mr. Hughes noted there was no communication from the Town saying the street
wasn’t going to be plowed. Typically the Town has plowed all streets.
Mr. Ostroff encouraged any taxpayer with an issue to contact the Board of
Selectmen or Town Administrator and to do so didn’t require the engagement of
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concern.
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He wanted people to feel free to reach out on any issue of
b. Natick High Football Team
Mr. Ostroff wished the Natick High varsity football team good luck in the
playoffs.
c. MetroWest Regional Collaborative
Mr. Ostroff mentioned an event being held by the MetroWest Regional
Collaborative on December 12.
d. Medical Marijuana Law
Mr. Ostroff believed there was a need for the Town to consider zoning or
other regulations when more information was available from the Department of
Public Health on the Medical Marijuana law. The MMA has asked for a delay in
implementation so communities have an opportunity to adopt regulations.
Mr. Hughes advised that he spoke with Town Counsel and Counsel will provide a
time line on the effective date.
e. Lt. Governor Follow Up Meeting
Mr. Joseph informed the Board there had been a follow up meeting at the
Natick Soldiers Systems Command Center to the Lt. Governor’s visit. The
focus was on the collaborative effort of the Town and the State. He offered
kudos to the Community Development Director Patrick Reffett.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Charles M. Hughes, Clerk